b'Our Capacity BuildingWere not on the front linesbut we make sure the front lines are equipped, connected, and ready.MiHIA serves as the fiscal agent, while Saginaw CAP leads strategic coordination, enabling trustedResilient Rootspartners such as the Saginaw County Community Action Committee, World Outreach Church, andQiana, a resident of Saginaw, refused to let the the City of Saginaw to drive meaningful change. lack of access to fresh produce within the city limits stand in her way. Determined to make a In collaboration with Hoyt Library, the creationdifference, she built a hoop house to extend the of a human library fosters intergenerationalgarden growing season, providing fresh fruits and storytelling, strengthening social bonds andvegetables for her family, friends, and neighbors. community pride. Additionally, partnerships withQiana embodies the spirit of theResilient local health care providers ensure that mothersRootsinitiative, which seeks to celebrate and and babies receive essential supplies and accessinspire more Environmental Heroesindividuals to resources that support their healthiest lives. who take bold, grassroots action to strengthen Empowering GrassrootsWith continued funding through 2026, thetheir communities and promote sustainability.Justice40 Acceleratorinitiative will grow throughout the community toFunded by the Michigan Department of Organizations expand public spaces into vibrant hubs of health,Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)The Justice40 Accelerator is more than a connection, and opportunity. and coordinated by Saginaw CAP, this $499,960programits a movement to empower In partnership with Saginaw Community Allianceunderserved communities. With funding through for the People (CAP), MiHIA funded a full-timeprogram builds trust between residentsElevate Energy, Saginaw CAPs participation in this staff position enabling Saginaw CAP to secure and institutions. Through the Community12-month initiative brings funding, training, and $1 million+in grants for the following community- Stewards Institute and educational webinars,technical support to organizations statewide.led initiatives. 24 environmental projects and 30 episodes will Healthy Community Zones document local impact. Aligned with the MI Healthy Climate Plan, this Neptune and Company, a nationally recognizedprogram addresses historical inequities and In Saginaw, a forgotten skate park becamebuilds capacity for sustainable change. Saginaw a symbol of renewal. Through the Healthyenvironmental consulting firm, is being engagedCAPs leadership ensures that local voices shape Community Zones initiative, residents will paintthrough grant funding to support community- climate resilience strategies.murals, host kickball games, and launch youthdriven decision making and engagement golf programs. This $499,978 projectfunded bystrategies. Leveraging their expertise in structuredAdditional funding will allow Saginaw CAP to scale the Michigan Department of Health and Humananalysis and stakeholder collaboration, they willthis model and deepen its impact across the Services (MDHHS) and coordinated by Saginawensure that local voices are meaningfully includedregion.CAPempowers grassroots organizations toin shaping health and environmental initiatives. address racial disparities in health outcomes.With future investment, Resilient Roots can become a model for environmental justice across 4 2022-2025 MiHIA Impact Report Michigan. 2022-2025 MiHIA Impact Report 5'